warning lights LEXUS RX450h 2021 Owner's Guide

4187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The regenerative braking system;
 The electronically controlled brake system; or
 The electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.454)

4267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the tire pressure warning light comes
on
1 After the temperature of the tires has
lowered sufficiently, check the inflation
pressure of each tire and adjust them to
the specified level.
2 If the warning light does not turn off
even after several minutes have
elapsed, check that the inflation pres-
sure of each tire is at the specified level
and perform initialization. ( P.385)
If the warning light does not turn off several
minutes after the initia lization has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure wa rning light may come
on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with
a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warn-
ing light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire
and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The
tire pressure warning lig ht will go off after a
few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
 P.383
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.480)
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system
warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and contact your Lexus dealer.
The vehicle will become extremely
unstable during br aking, and the ABS
system may fail, which could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
■When the electric power steering
system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the
assist to the power st eering is restricted.
When the light comes on red, the assist
to the power steering is lost and handling
operations of the steering wheel become
extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is prob able that you have
a flat tire. Check the tire s. If a tire is flat,
change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing.
If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.

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Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ...............................390
Front automatic air conditioning system.........................................................................304
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW)................................................... 312
Micro dust and pollen filter...................... 311
Rear automatic air conditioning system ...........................................................................315
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 283 Warning light ............................................... 420
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 284
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 284
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)202
Adaptive Variable Suspension System284
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)202
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............... 203
Air conditioning filter ................................. 390
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ...............................390
Front automatic air conditioning system.........................................................................304
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW)................................................... 312
Micro dust and pollen filter...................... 311
Rear automatic air conditioning system ...........................................................................315
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 33
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 36
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 33
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 36
Locations of airbags.................................... 30
Modification and disposal of airbags . 38
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 33 Side airbag precautions ............................ 36
Side and curtain shie
ld airbags operating
conditions ...................................................... 33
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 36
SRS airbags......................................................30
SRS warning light.......................................420
Alarm ................................................................... 75 Warning buzzer .......................................... 418
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 57
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start).......................................125
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 283 Warning light ...............................................420
Approach warning...................................... 244
Armrest............................................................ 342
Assist grips ..................................................... 342
Audio system-linked display ...................... 92
Automatic headlight leveling system ....201
Automatic High Beam .............................. 203
Automatic light control system..............200
Auxiliary boxes ................................... 329, 331
Average fuel economy................................. 90
Average vehicle speed ................................ 90
AWD Control.................................................... 91
B
Back door .......................................................... 113
Back-up light Wattage ......................................................... 468
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ...................400, 406
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ........................................ 376
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....449
Preparing and checking before winter............................................................................291
Warning light ................................................ 419
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 69
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)........................247
Bottle holders ................................................ 328

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BrakeBrake hold...................................................... 198
Fluid ......................................................375, 465
Parking brake ............................................... 195
Regenerative braking ................................. 67
Warning light ................................................ 418
Brake assist .................................................... 283
Break-in tips.....................................................165
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................ 87
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........................247
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 234
C
Care Exterior ...........................................................356
Interior .............................................................359
Seat belts........................................................359
Wheels and wheel ornaments............356
Cargo capacity..................................... 169, 172
Cargo hooks ................................................. 329
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 329
Center Display .............................................300
Chains .............................................................. 292
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 54
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 57
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions .......378, 453
Airbag precautions...................................... 36
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................. 318 How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Moon roof precautions.............................157
Panoramic moon roof precautions ... 160
Power back door precautions ............... 113
Power window lock switch .................... 155
Power window precautions .................. 154
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 112
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Child-protectors............................................. 112
Cleaning Exterior........................................................... 356
Interior ............................................................ 359
Radar sensor ..................................................214
Seat belts ....................................................... 359
Wheels and wheel ornaments ........... 356
Clock ........................................................83, 343
Coat hooks..................................................... 343
Coin box.......................................................... 328
Compass ......................................................... 352
Condenser ..................................................... 374
Console box .................................................. 326
Cooling system............................................. 373 Engine overheating...................................454
Hybrid system overheating ................. 456
Cornering lights ........................................... 202 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................238
Cup holders ................................................... 327
Current fuel consumption .......................... 90
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 30
Customizable features ..............................480
D
Daytime running light system .................200
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 306
Rear window ............................................... 306
Windshield ................................................... 306

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DifferentialRear differential oil ....................................465
Dimension ...................................................... 460
Dinghy towing................................................ 183
Display Center Display........................................... 300
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 238
Energy monitor.............................................. 99
Head-up display ........................................... 95
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 255
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 232
Multi-information display ..........................88
RCTA ................................................................ 261
Warning message..................................... 428
Distance until next engine oil change .... 87
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 363
Door courtesy lights .....................................321 Wattage..........................................................468
Door lock Power back door.......................................... 113
Side doors ...................................................... 109
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................125
Wireless remote control..........................107
Door pockets ................................................ 328
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ..............................................................112
Door glasses ..................................................153
Door lock warning buzzer ...................... 110
Open door warning buzzer ....................112
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 150
Rear door child-protectors ......................112
Side doors ...................................................... 109
Drive distance .................................................. 90
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory......................... 142
Memory recall function ............................143
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Drive-start control ........................................165 Driving
Break-in tips .................................................. 165
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving mode select switch ................... 281
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................... 289
Procedures .................................................... 164
Winter drive tips ...........................................291
Driving assist system information ............ 92
Driving information display ........................ 90
Driving position memory............................ 142 Memory recall function.............................143
Power easy access system .....................142
Driving range ................................................... 90
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 238Warning message ..................................... 246
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 283
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
E-Four .............................................................. 284
Elapsed time ..................................................... 90
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 66
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 284 Warning light .................................................421
Electronic key ................................................ 106 Battery-saving function.............................126
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 447
Replacing the battery ...............................393
Electronic sunshade Jam protection function ........................... 159
Operation ....................................................... 158
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 283
Emergency flashers ..................................... 410
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 418
If a warning light turns on........................ 418
If a warning message is displayed .....428
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....449

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If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 447
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................................................................... 446
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 444
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water411
If you have a flat tire .................................. 432
If you lose your keys................................. 446
If you think something is wrong ........... 417
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 457
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....... 413
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 454
Energy monitor ..................................... 99, 100
Engine ACCESSORY mode ...............................187
Compartment ............................................... 371
Engine switch................................................ 184
Hood................................................................369
How to start the hybrid system ........... 184
Identification number .................................461
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 444
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 184
Overheating................................................. 454
Power switch ................................................ 184
Tachometer ..................................................... 83
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 464
Checking ....................................................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 291
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 83
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 463
Checking ......................................................... 371
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 291
Warning light .................................................419
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 373 Engine switch (power switch) ................. 184
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................. 410
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 284 Warning light .................................................421
EV drive mode............................................... 189
EV indicator .......................................................67
Event data recorder (E DR) ........................... 8
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .............382
Vehicles with a spare tire....................... 432
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ............................................................... 465
Hybrid transmission................................. 465
Washer ...........................................................375
Fog lights Switch.............................................................. 206
Footwell light ...................................................321
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 304
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 345
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 131
Cleaning ........................................................ 359
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................142
Head restraints............................................. 145
Memory recall function.............................143
Power easy access system .....................142
Seat heaters ................................................... 318
Seat position memory ...............................142
Seat ventilators ............................................. 318
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400

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Front side marker lightsReplacing light bulbs............................... 400
Wattage..........................................................468
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 400, 402
Turn signal lever ...........................................194
Wattage..........................................................468
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 462
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 83
Information .................................................... 469
Refueling ............................................................211
Type.................................................................. 462
Warning light ................................................. 421
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 90
Current fuel consumption........................ 90
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................................................................... 446
Refueling ............................................................211
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 83
Fuses ................................................................. 395
G
Garage door opener ................................. 346
Gauges ............................................................... 83
G-force................................................................. 91
Glove box ....................................................... 326
Glove box light ............................................. 326
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 330
H
Hands Free Power Back Door ................. 116
Head restraints ...............................................145
Headlight aim ................................................ 397
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)......................................................................... 202
Automatic High Beam system............ 203
Light switch ...................................................200 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Head-up display.............................................. 95 Driving information display area ...........95
HUD (Head-up display) switch ............ 96
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 99
Navigation system-linked display ........98
Settings............................................................... 97
Heated steering wheel ............................... 318
Heaters Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 304
Heated steering wheel ............................. 318
Outside rear view mirrors.................... 306
Rear automatic air conditioning system
........................................................................... 315
Seat heaters ................................................... 318
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
High-voltage components ......................... 69
Hill-start assist control ............................... 284
Hood Open............................................................... 369
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................329
Cargo net hooks ........................................329
Coat hooks ...................................................343
Front passenger footwell hooks.........345
Grocery bag hooks................................. 330
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ................................................................... 148
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 96
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location ............................................................. 69
Specification ................................................. 462
Warning message ........................................ 72
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents ............................................................................... 71
Hybrid system .................................................. 66 Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System .......68
Emergency shut off system...................... 72
Energy monitor/consumption screen99
EV drive mode............................................. 189

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High voltage components ....................... 69
Hybrid system precautions ..................... 69
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 444
Overheating.................................................456
Power (ignition) switch............................ 184
Regenerative braking ................................. 67
Starting the hybrid system...................... 184
Hybrid System Indicator......................85, 99
Hybrid transmission....................................... 191 M mode ............................................................193
Paddle shift switches ....................... 192, 193
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 289
I
I/M test ............................................................ 366
Identification Engine ...............................................................461
Vehicle ............................................................460
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................... 410
Ignition switch (power switch) ................ 184 Auto power off function ...........................187
Changing the power switch modes ..187
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
Immobilizer system .........................................73
Indicators ........................................................... 80
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 493
Maintenance .................................... 362, 373
Power windows............................................153
Tire pressure warning system ............ 385
Inside rear view mirror ................................149
Instrument panel light control ................... 87
Interior lights....................................................321 Front interior light ........................................ 321
Rear interior light ......................................... 321
Intuitive parking assist.....................253, 255 Function .......................................................... 255
Warning message..................................... 257
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ........................... 369
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........................433
Jack handle .................................................... 433
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .................................. 159
Moon roof ...................................................... 156
Panoramic moon roof .............................. 159
Power back door.......................................... 119
Power windows ........................................... 153
Rear seats ........................................................132
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 125
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Keys Battery-saving function.............................126
Electronic key ............................................... 106
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 447
If you lose your keys .................................446
Key number plate ....................................... 106
Keyless entry ....................................... 107, 125
Mechanical key ............................................ 106
Power switch................................................. 184
Replacing the battery ...............................393
Warning buzzer .......................................... 125
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Knee airbags .................................................... 30
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ...................................................... 227
Warning messages...................................235
Language (multi-information display) ... 92
LATCH anchors ............................................. 54

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LeverAuxiliary catch lever .................................369
Hood lock release lever.........................369
Shift lever........................................................... 191
Turn signal lever ...........................................194
Wiper lever...................................................206
Lexus climate concierge .......................... 303
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 60
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 AHB (Automatic High Beam)............ 203
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 238
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).....................227
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................ 220
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......................... 236
License plate lights Light switch ...................................................200
Replacing light bulbs............................... 400
Light bulbs Replacing .......................................................399
Lights Automatic High Beam system............ 203
Fog light switch ...........................................206
Front interior lights ...................................... 321
Front personal lights................................. 322
Headlight switch ........................................200
Interior lights................................................... 321
Interior lights list............................................ 321
Rear interior lights ....................................... 321
Rear personal lights.................................. 322
Replacing light bulbs............................... 400
Turn signal lever ...........................................194
Vanity lights .................................................. 345
Wattage..........................................................468
Lock steering column ................................. 185
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation.......................................................227
Warning messages .................................. 235
Luggage cover ............................................. 330M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 367
General maintenance .............................363
Maintenance data ..................................... 460
Maintenance requirements ..................362
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................419
Master warning light .................................. 425
Menu icons........................................................ 89
Meter Clock...................................................................83
Hybrid System Indicator ...........................85
Indicators.......................................................... 80
Instrument panel light control................. 87
Meter control switches ..............................89
Meters.................................................................83
Multi-information display ......................... 88
Settings............................................................... 92
Units.......................................................................91
Warning lights .............................................. 418
Warning message .....................................428
Micro dust and pollen filter ........................ 311
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 149
Outside rear view mirror defoggers306
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 150
Vanity mirrors ..............................................345
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation........................................................................... 156
Door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation ..................................................... 159
Jam protection function ........................... 156
Operation ....................................................... 155
Multi-information display ............................ 88 Audio system-linked display ................... 92
AWD Control ..................................................91
Drive information ..........................................90
Driving assist system information ......... 92
Driving information display ......................90

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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 238
Energy monitor............................................ 100
G-force................................................................ 91
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 232
Menu icons ...................................................... 89
Meter control switches .............................. 89
Navigation system-linked display ........ 92
Pop-up display...............................................88
Settings .............................................................. 92
Suggestion function..................................... 93
Tire pressure ................................................ 382
Units ...................................................................... 91
Warning message..................................... 428
N
Navigation system-linked display....92, 98
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ...................................... 87
Odometer ......................................................... 87
Odometer and trip meter display Display items ................................................... 87
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 87
Pop-up display............................................... 87
Oil Engine oil ....................................................... 463
Rear differential oil ....................................465
Opener Fuel filler door..................................................211
Hood................................................................369
Outer foot lights Location............................................................ 321
Outside door handle lights........................321
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment..................................................... 150
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ................. 247
Folding ............................................................... 151
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
.......................................................................... 150 Mirror position memory ...........................142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers306
RCTA function ..............................................261
Outside temperature.................................... 83
Overheating .................................................. 454
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................192, 193
Panic mode ......................................................107
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........................... 159
Operation ....................................................... 158
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 255
Parking brake Operation ....................................................... 195
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................................................................197
Warning light ............................................... 424
Warning message .......................................197
Parking lights Light switch .................................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) ...........................277Function .......................................................... 277
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................... 271Function ............................................................ 271
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ..........................................................220
PCS OFF switch ........................................ 222
Warning light ............................................... 424
Personal lights.................................................321
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 253
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 266 Warning message ..................................... 270
Power back door ............................................ 113 Hands Free Power Back Door ............. 116
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 114
Power control unit.......................................... 69